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Drawn from Bees are an art rock band from Brisbane, Australia. The band is composed of Dan James (lead vocals, guitar), Stew Riddle (bass guitar, vocals), Raven Jones (lead guitar, keyboard, vocals) and Matt Wedmaier (drums, vocals). Drawn from Bees are signed to local Brisbane-based record label, Bonefinger Records distributed via MGM Distribution. == History == Forming in April 2008 out of the ashes of a ten-year stint as progressive rock band, Glasshouse,〔(Rave Magazine interview 2009-03-08 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕 Drawn from Bees launched their first EP, ''The Boy and the Ocean'' less than four months later.〔(Cyclic Defrost review 2008-10-22 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕〔Scene Magazine review 2008-08-27〕〔Rave Magazine review 2008-09-02〕 Since this time, Drawn from Bees have carved out a niche as one of the most engaging new art rock bands emerging from Australia . In March 2009, the band released their second record, a mini-album entitled ''And the Blind Shall Lead the Way'', which has garnered widespread praise from the music press.〔(Rave Magazine review 2009-03-30 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕〔(Time Off Magazine review 2009-04-07 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕〔(Tsunami Magazine review 2009-04-07 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕 The band has also been featured on Richard Kingsmill's flagship Triple J radio show, 2009,〔(2009 Playlist ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕 as well as having single 'Long Tooth Setting Sun' added to rotation. The band also won a Triple J Unearthed competition to play the Valley Fiesta. In October 2009, Drawn from Bees released their third record, ''The Sky is Falling'', an EP containing a series of vignettes revolving around a central theme of the sky falling down, touring throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The band spent the remainder of 2009 in the studio, preparing their debut full length record. In April 2010, the band were invited to showcase at Musexpo Los Angeles, followed by showcases at Music Matters, Hong Kong and Musexpo Europe. The debut LP, ''Fear Not the Footsteps of the Departed'' is due for release on 21 May via Bonefinger Records/MGM Distribution. Drawn from Bees are part of the musical community that centres in Fortitude Valley, an inner-city suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Drawn from Bees have a strong presence within this musical context, playing regularly at iconic venues such as The Troubadour and Rics Cafe, as well as being labelled 'a band of note'〔(Time Off Magazine review 2009-03-31 ), retrieved on 2009-04-18〕 at the 2009 Gold Coast V Festival. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Drawn from Bees」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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